Edwina Black

As a member of the Crisis Intervention Response Team Outreach Team (CIRT-OT), the Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS/CRS) provides outreach to individuals receiving crisis supports and, following assessment/intervention by the Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT), assists individuals by providing appropriate resources with the goal that the individual sees the crises in the context of a larger story of hope. The CPS plays an integral role in the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to providing continued engagement after a CIRT encounter, peer support, social determinants of health screening and referrals, community engagement, and linking individuals to other services to meet their immediate and long-term needs.

• Acts as an liaison between Elwyn, DBHIDS and families
• Provides added support to families that need extra support
• Help families navigate community resources and the behavioral health system.

• Developed comprehensive and effective lesson plans
• Developed individual goals for children
• Created positive climate of diversity for children and families.